15 New Pocket Knives, Multi-Tools and EDC Items You Might Have Missed

Vosteed’s new EDC knives might look cheesy, but that’s sort of the point. The CheesePirates collection sees three of the brand’s most iconic knives (the Corgi, Porcupine and Raccoon) get a Swiss cheese-inspired handle treatment that’s incredibly fun, but it maintains their exceptional functionality, versatility and convenience. This launch also goes toward a good cause, as every sale goes to benefit a charity that helps rescue animals find their forever homes.

Knife-sharpening standout Work Sharp jumped into the knife-making business last year with a newsworthy innovation: the ability to transform from manual to auto with the included tools and some DIY knowhow. This compelling 2.2-ounce release retains that unique trait while also boasting a fan-requested 2.4-inch reverse tanto blade made of CPM 3V steel, a finger choil and an ultralight alloy-cast, precision-milled integral magnesium handle enjoying enhanced style and durability thanks to a protective Crocodile Green Cerakote finish.

Benchmade’s OG kitchen knife was already a superstar thanks to its beefy 5.97-inch CPM-154 stainless steel clip-point blade and ergonomic handle. The latest treatment takes it up notch with a protective Flat Dark Earth PVD coating on the former and a military-inspired multilayer Cerakote finish on the latter that imbues the milled 6061-T6 aluminum scales with additional resistance to wear, abrasion, corrosion and chemicals. This limited edition also includes a sturdy black Boltaron sheath and camo-patterned apron that doubles as a knife roll.

A while back, Kansept’s budget-friendly sister brand, Tenable, launched an affordable reinerpretation of the classic Japanese higonokami friction folder. Now, Kansept is taking that same silhouette and upgrading its materials while remaining true to its overall silhouette and other specs. Available with either a 154CM or Damascus steel blade and two different carbon fiber handles, this launch really elevates the already impressive knife. And yet, it’s still relatively affordable, all things considered.

This novel new wrench improves upon traditional design by utilizing a series of locking plates and four high-end steels, resulting in an easy-to-adjust tool that clamps harder, grips better and adjusts further than the conventional monkey wrench.

Even Buck’s most iconic knife ever, the 110, is known for its connection to the great outdoors. It’s a space the brand specializes in, which is what makes its trio of Alpha Backcountry knives so exciting. While they vary in size and shape, they all share some common components, including Cerakote-finished 420HC hard-working full-tang blades and grippy dual-material handles (made from VersaFlex rubber and glass-filled nylon). These knives prove backcountry capabilities can still come at an affordable price.

Were there to be a Mount Rushmore of tiny EDC knives, WESN’s one-ounce, multi-deploying, frame-locking flagship would most certainly occupy a spot. No wonder the brand consistently introduces new treatments of it, the latest of which is arguably the best yet. Limited to 200 units and selling fast, this black beauty boasts a grade-5 titanium handle with a CNC-machined honeycomb pattern that boosts not only grip but, shall we say, haptic satisfaction. Meanwhile, the 1.5-inch drop-point blade gets upgraded from the standard D2 to durable, edge-retaining, corrosion-resistant CPM S35VN. Bonus: Every “Microblade May” drop comes with the new-and-improved WESN lanyard bead, featuring a two-part bead design that make accessing and carrying your knife easier.

The Flytanium Beef is a supersized combo meal at a value menu price, metaphorically speaking, of course. Well, now, Flytanium is offering an even better value for that same killer EDC knife with a bonus for tinkerers and folks who don’t mind a little wrenching. The Beef DIY kit offers the same knife, but you assemble it yourself (with a $10 discount, starting). The kit includes all the parts required to build a complete Beef, plus the tools to do it. And you can even customize a bunch of it (for an additional fee), including the blade, handle scales, colors and more.

Yet again proving Titaner never met an overlooked EDC essential it couldn’t overengineer to perfection, the brand’s new Matrix is a system of six different carabiner-style keychains outfitted with steadily increasing security measures via “locking levels.” What nearly all of them have in common is an innovative, neodymium magnet-based spring structure that uses controlled magnetic repulsion to offer a fidget-friendly “linear damping” effect, imparting even more appeal to the durable grade-5 titanium accessories.

The Lucas Burnley-designed Kihon is such a triumph, it’s no surprise the knife was chosen as the platform for Böker’s annual Damast premium treatment. This stunning, streamlined iteration boasts a 3.19-inch drop-point blade made of rippling Damascus steel, a complementary carbon fiber handle with a marble-like finish and a lean, mean backlock, adding up to an ultralight (1.94-ounce) beauty collectors are sure to covet.

The Coinax is smaller than an Apple AirTag (and about the same size as a USD dollar coin), but it packs way more utility and toughness than you might expect. It has two inserts that fold out to reveal a hybrid driver and package opener alongside a bottle opener and scraper tool. Those inserts are also crafted from Damascus steel and the tool’s body is solid titanium, offering both lightness and durability. And that’s all in a package that can fit in your jeans’ fifth pocket with a ton of room to spare.